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Connecting the Breakout Box (ECM)




CONNECTING THE BREAKOUT BOX

Removing the control module



- Wait 2 minutes after the ignition has been switched off. The main relay should have slack voltage before removing the control module from the car. If the engine cooling fan (FC) runs on after the ignition has been switched off, wait until it stops and then a further 2 minutes.
- Remove control module box cover and put to one side.

Note! Do not touch the control module terminal pins with your fingers. Static electricity can damage control module components.

- Bring down tool 999 5722 around the control module.
- Move the upper section of the tool backwards to stop and pull up the tool.
- Carefully pull up the control module.

Connecting the adapter



- Check that no pins or sockets are damaged on the connector.
- Press the adapter down carefully. 951 1504 into the grooves inside the control module box as marked. Press home!
- Bring down tool 999 5722 around the adapter.
- Move the upper section of the tool forward to stop and pull up the tool.

Connecting the breakout box



- Check that the male and female terminals in the control module and control module connector are intact and secure and that the wiring to the female terminals is properly secured to the pins.
- Connect adapter 951 1504 to the control module connector (wiring side) and connect breakout box 981 3190 to the adapter.
- The breakout box is designed to facilitate Reading the control module input and output signals when the control module is connected; and the cable and component resistance when the control module is disconnected. Using a breakout box reduces the risk of accidental short-circuits and damaged connector pins.

Removing the adapter



- Wait 2 minutes after the ignition has been switched off. The main relay should have slack voltage before removing the control module from the car. If the engine cooling fan (FC) runs on after the ignition has been switched off, wait until it stops and then a further 2 minutes.

Note! Do not touch the control module terminal pins with your fingers. Static electricity can damage control module components.

- Bring down tool 999 5722 around the adapter.
- Move the upper section of the tool backwards to stop and pull up the tool.
- Carefully pull up the adapter.

Installing control module



- Check that no pins or sockets are damaged on the connector.
- Gently press the control module down into the grooves inside the control module box. Press home!
- Bring down tool 999 5722 around the control module.
- Move the upper section of the tool forward to stop and pull up the tool.
- Press the cover over the control modules.
- Check that the air ducts are correctly positioned.